§ 16.9. Answer.
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/us/cfr/t31/s§ 16.9·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)The defendant may request a hearing by filing an answer with the reviewing official within 30 days of service of the complaint. An answer shall be deemed to be a request for hearing.
(b)In the answer, the defendant---
(1)Shall admit or deny each of the allegations of liability made in the complaint;
(2)Shall state any defense on which the defendant intends to rely;
(3)May state any reasons why the defendant contends that the penalties and assessments should be less than the statutory maximum; and
(4)Shall state whether the defendant has authorized an attorney to act as defendant's representative, and shall state the name, address, and telephone number of the representative.